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15 years ago, I struggled with anxiety & depression. For a long time, I lacked the courage to acknowledge that I needed help. My ...
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15 years ago, I struggled with anxiety & depression. For a long time, I lacked the courage to acknowledge that I needed help. My life was on "auto-pilot." My best friend saw what I was going through, and he recommended I speak with a therapist. I am forever grateful that I listened to him, because my experience in therapy changed my life forever.
Jeff Burgdorfer is a Licensed Professional Counselor with 10 years of experience helping individuals and families. He specializes in anxiety, depression, addiction, bipolar disorder, ADHD, grief/loss, and men's issues. Jeff has spent the last 10 years working in many of the major treatment settings, providing therapy to clients in hospitals, residential rehab programs, and outpatient facilities. Through this work, he has cultivated and strengthened a unique skill set to help clients, using a person-centered approach to therapy.
Jeff's person-centered approach to therapy is rooted in the therapeutic relationship. When you meet Jeff, the focus will be on building trust, discussing what brought you to therapy, and why you decided to start now. These are important to Jeff's approach because your life & experiences are unique. For therapy to be effective, it can’t be one-size-fits-all.
Jeff is often asked about what contributes to client success in therapy. Although Jeff has learned a lot in his 10+ years as a therapist, his answer to this question has never changed: what matters most is how clients feel when they leave his office. It is truly the relationship that heals. He would love to meet you and discuss how he may be able to help.
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As a mom, wife, sister, and friend, I consider it a privilege to walk with people through tender seasons of their lives....
As a mom, wife, sister, and friend, I consider it a privilege to walk with people through tender seasons of their lives.
I'm a licensed professional counselor associate with seven years of experience working with children and young adults from all areas and walks of life. I received my bachelor of arts in psychology from Liberty University in 2010 and my master of arts in professional counseling from Liberty University in 2013. I enjoy working with children, teens, college students, and adults who may be experiencing stress, anxiety, depression, grief/loss, and life transitions.
Building a strong therapeutic relationship is at the heart of healing, and I consider it a privilege to walk alongside clients as they share their stories. I believe humor can be a meaningful part of healing and strive to create a warm, supportive, and authentic space for growth. My work is grounded in CBT, and I'm currently pursuing advanced training in DBT. Christian counseling is also available upon request.
Life's challenges can feel heavy, but they do not define who you are. I want to create a space where you feel seen, supported, and encouraged. My hope is to help you find healing, renewed hope, and confidence ahead. I want to hear your story, understand what matters most to you, and help you take meaningful steps toward growth and change. I would be honored to support you—schedule an appointment today.
Seeking help for life’s challenges makes you powerful and can lead to personal growth....
Seeking help for life’s challenges makes you powerful and can lead to personal growth.
I am a licensed professional counselor (LPC) with 13 years of experience in the behavioral health field. I specialize in working with individuals experiencing anxiety, depression, and trauma, and I have experience supporting children, adolescents, adults, veterans, and families. I strive to create a safe, supportive, and nonjudgmental space where clients feel heard and understood as they navigate life’s challenges.
I earned my master’s degree in clinical mental health counseling from Webster University. I utilize cognitive behavioral therapy, solution-focused therapy, reality-based therapy, and psychoeducation. I tailor treatment to meet each client’s unique needs and remain attentive to symptoms and progress throughout the therapeutic process.
You deserve to feel seen, supported, and empowered in your healing journey. Therapy with me is centered on your goals, your experiences, and your growth. Together, we will work to build insight, strengthen coping skills, and move you toward meaningful and lasting change. You do not have to face this alone, and I am here to help.
As a woman who has spent a long time learning how to claim my authentic self to empower my personal choices, I use my own loss, gr...
As a woman who has spent a long time learning how to claim my authentic self to empower my personal choices, I use my own loss, grief, and trauma, as well as life changes, to witness my clients' truth and courage to choose their transformation.
I am a Licensed Professional Counselor with 27 years of experience helping children, adults, couples, and families navigate depression, anxiety, grief, ADHD, post-traumatic stress disorder, and major life transitions. My goal is to provide compassionate and grounded support as clients explore their emotional patterns and rediscover their capacity for healing, growth, and connection in a safe, nonjudgmental space.
I earned a Master’s in Counseling from the University of South Carolina. I believe that healing begins with awareness and recognizing outdated coping mechanisms and learning new ways to respond that align with who you are today. My approach integrates cognitive behavioral therapy and eye movement desensitization and reprocessing.
I encourage clients to feel deeply without losing themselves in the process and to “feel everything, just don’t drown in it.” I believe healing is found in mindful presence, self-compassion, and consistency. I would be honored to walk beside you as you uncover your most authentic self and build a life rooted in strength, peace, and empowerment.
As a warm and compassionate therapist, my goal is to create a safe, supportive space where you can explore your experiences, gain ...
As a warm and compassionate therapist, my goal is to create a safe, supportive space where you can explore your experiences, gain insight, and develop lasting skills for change.
I am a licensed independent social worker–clinical practice (LISW-CP) with 52 years of experience supporting adults through anxiety, trauma, depression, aging-related concerns, relationship challenges, and life transitions. I provide telehealth counseling with a grounded, compassionate approach built over decades of work with diverse populations, including military veterans. I strive to help clients understand their emotional experiences and move toward meaningful, steady progress.
I earned my master's in social work from the University of South Carolina. My clinical background includes extensive training in cognitive behavioral therapy and certification in cognitive processing therapy for post-traumatic stress disorder. I also integrate strategies to help clients examine difficult situations and strengthen coping skills.
Whether you feel overwhelmed, stuck, or ready for a new perspective, I am here to help you move forward with clarity and confidence. Together, we can identify unhelpful patterns, build sustainable coping strategies, and support your emotional wellness. I invite you to schedule an appointment—I look forward to working with you.
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There are several different approaches to family therapy, such as narrative therapy, systemic therapy, and structural therapy. The specific family needs will dictate what approach the therapist may find most helpful.
Some of the tools that can be taught in family therapy are setting healthy boundaries, learning to regulate emotions, and self-awareness.
Success can be measured by achieving the specific goals the client identified at the start of therapy.
Clients are often encouraged to practice skills they have been learning in therapy.
The family should identify what they need support with in therapy and seek a therapist they feel will have the approach they are looking for.
Family therapy helps families resolve conflicts and strengthen their relationships. It is led by qualified mental health professionals like psychologists, licensed professional counselors (LPCs), and licensed clinical social workers (LCSWs) who have extensive training in family dynamics and group communication.
Thriveworks family therapists in Mt Pleasant, SC usually begin by asking what everyone’s goals are for family counseling. Family members may need help with very specific issues or with general relationship functioning. But there are three main purposes in family counseling: to educate, to counsel, and to strengthen. Thriveworks also offers online family therapy and in-person services, so you may all meet in an office together or join a video call from your home depending on everyone’s location and availability.
The most effective form of Family therapy will often depend on the family itself, as there are many types of family therapy for therapists to use as they see fit in order to best meet the needs of their clients. However, one of the most commonly used types of family therapy is structural family therapy (SFT). SFT focuses specifically on family dynamics and interactions, looking at how they shape the relationships and structure present in the family. It can be effectively used to treat a variety of concerns.
This answer often looks different to each family that starts family therapy. However, some signs that your family might need to consider family counseling include frequent fights or misunderstandings, constant tension, experiencing loss, behavioral issues, marital issues, divorce, and blended family issues, among others.
In family therapy, therapists will often start by asking questions and assessing individual and family dynamics. From there, they may employ therapeutic techniques such as structured family therapy, CBT, strategic family therapy, and more depending on the present concerns and conflicts. From there, a therapist will work to open lines of communication between family members and facilitate emotional healing and growth.
Family therapy can be incredibly successful, with some studies reporting a success rate of almost 90% for improving participants’ emotional and mental health, and around 66% for improving their physical health.
Thriveworks therapists in Mt Pleasant, SC offer both online family therapy and in-person family therapy. We encourage you to choose the option that works best for you.
Family therapy is usually short term and solution-focused, with most families accomplishing their goals in 12 sessions or fewer. However, it can also last for longer if the probles at hand are more complex — and that’s okay, too.
Even families with a strong foundation and healthy habits can experience disruption, hardship, and upheaval, resulting in conflict and turmoil. Often, children have issues that their parents struggle to manage, and parents, in turn, fight with their kids. How they got to this place can be baffling to parents, and they wonder what happened to the kind, loving kids they know they are raising. This is the time to talk to a trained and licensed family therapist who can help work through family issues and pave a path forward.
If you’d like to talk to a family therapist about how we can help you work through the issues you’re having, call us to schedule an appointment. Our phone number is 843-606-6223.
Family therapists at Thriveworks Mt. Pleasant Counseling can help your family resolve issues in the home through a number of effective strategies. We understand and address the issues affecting the positive functioning of your family. Our approach focuses on building:
If the problems your family is experiencing are not going away, and you don’t see a clear path to resolving them, family therapy is a very good option to consider. We invite you to reach out to us and talk with our family therapists. There is no shame in doing so. Countless families have benefitted from counseling. We are here to help you through this difficult time.
Whichever term you prefer, the idea is the same: two or more families are trying to become one. These families can have their own unique issues and working through them can be daunting. The challenges can be overwhelming. With help from a family therapist at Thriveworks Mt. Pleasant Counseling, these challenges become opportunities to grow closer as a family.
For your convenience, we offer weekend and evening sessions, and we accept many insurance plans. Call to schedule your appointment with a Thriveworks therapist today. Our phone number is 843-606-6223.
Includes individual, couples, child/ teen, & family therapy
Includes reducing symptoms with medication & management
Thriveworks Counseling & Psychiatry Mt Pleasant is located near Mathis Ferry Road and Anna Knapp Blvd, off US-17. It is just around the corner from the Mount Pleasant Memorial Waterfront Park and near the Hobcaw Creek.
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